John BAIRD was one of the founding fathers of Des Moines , Polk Co, Iowa . He
moved to the Iowa territory in the early 1840's , settling near the Des Moines
River & starting his family there . Later he moved to western Iowa . After
the death of his second wife , he lived out his remaining years with his son's
family [ Harlan BAIRD & Mary Jane ( Minnie ) ( STONE ) ] & died in Missouri .
No grave has been found for him .